Archive for the ‘Books’ category

I got the distinct pleasure of interviewing Eric Garcia, the brilliant mind behind the darkly humorous and gripping novel, Repo Men, (formerly called Repossession Mambo) and the basis for the movie of the same name that hits theatres this month (3/19/10). I was further delighted to find that I had run into someone else who [...]

Thanks to our guest, author Mark Henry, for hanging out, virtually speaking. Mark is the creator of one of THE funniest, sexiest and best dressed zombies on the written page, Amanda Feral. Yes, I did say, “sexiest”, in the same sentence with “zombie.” I challenge you to read Happy Hour of the Damned, and not [...]

Variety.com is reporting that Natalie Portman will star and produce the film adaptation of the best selling novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Yeah…Jane Austen and Zombies. Sweet.

The book, written by Seth Grahame-Smith, is described as an expansion of the Austen classic, and tells the tale of a woman’s quest for independence and love, all [...]

Silent Night, Haunted Night, the latest addition to Terri Garey’s rollicking Nicki Styx series, could be subtitled, Nicki’s Nightmare Before Christmas. The fourth contribution to the series starts out in the bedroom…sadly, for Nicki, it’s because she’s being visited by three PtB (Powers that Be) that aren’t interested in redemption, ala Mr. Dickens’ spirits, so [...]

The trailer for the new movie Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief have been released and it looks damn good!

Based on the popular book line, the story follows a young teen (aptly named Percy Jackson, if you hadn’t guessed) who discovers that he is the son of a Greek God, and the adventures [...]

Harry Potter fans from over a dozen countries and forty states will converge in San Francisco, CA for almost a week of discussions, analysis, movie viewings, parties, Quidditch matches, Wizard Rock (Wrock) concerts, lectures, crafting, writing and art workshops, and more. Guests like Time Magazine book critic Lev Grossman, Potter art expert Leslie Combemale, 20Q creator Robin Burgener, Eddie Newquist of Harry Potter: The Exhibition and Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley) will meet almost a thousand fans of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling series, and all will enjoy over 150 hours of Potter-centric programs, panels, discussions and meetings.

***Be Warned: This review contains spoilers for the Star Trek: Destiny trilogy of books***

The United Federation of Planets is facing the worst crisis in it’s history. Following the events of the trilogy Star Trek: Destiny, the damage done to the Federation is incalculable: Acamar, Risa, Yridia, Deneva, and countless other worlds are completely destroyed. Vulcan, [...]

Downloading books? For free? LEGALLY?! It may not seem real, but the folks at Suvudu makes fantasy a reality! That’s right, you can visit Suvudu.com an download the first book in some of the most acclaimed SF and fantasy series absolutely free.

Free books. No joke.

Their reasoning: they want people to make sure they like what [...]